The concert took place right on the beach in the town of Wildwood. The crowd was a big one–“roughly 25,000 to 30,000 people” according to a CBS Philadelphia report. It was “something this beach town has not seen in years,” said CBS reporter Todd Quinones.

The show was also webcast live online as part of the American Express Unstaged series and directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Jonathan Demme.

The concert was “years in the making,” according to CBS, and a “showcase” for the town, which is known for its wide beaches (wide enough to accommodate a large stage and tens of thousands of fans).

The beach at Wildwood is “one of the most unique settings” Chesney’s played, he said from the stage at one point.

Kenny Chesney performs at Wildwood Beach on June 20, 2012 in Wildwood, New Jersey. (Photo by Donald Bowers/Getty Images for American Express)

The concert lasted more than two hours and included songs from throughout Chesney’s career.